Application Service Provider (ASP)

An Application Service Provider has the ability to provide an organisation with new cutting edge technology at a fraction of the normal costs. This is achieved by using Remote Application hosting, a cost effective way of having the latest software at your disposal. As the applications are run remotely, all upgrades and maintenance is carried out by the ASP from its dedicated data centres. This removes all kinds of logistical issues relating to licensing, upgrades and updates of hardware and software thereby enabling the organisation to concentrate on its core business.

Customers have the option of running certain applications locally while also taking advantage of the other hosted applications via the ASP’s data centre. The ASP can seamlessly integrate both sets of applications within a users existing Windows desktop environment.

Connection to the data centre can be via windows based terminal services or via thin clients. V9 hold capabilities to provide both kinds of connectivity.

The ASP model is more commonly used by companies today, due to cheaper Internet bandwidth becoming available enabling new, high-speed access methods. Dedicated leased lines to the ASP’s data centre can ensure higher performance as the connection is entirely dedicated between the users and the data centre.

By using the ASP’s data centre, users have access to applications, files and services from anywhere in the world ensuring that the required information and technology is readily available.

As a customer of an Application Service Provider you:

Pay a monthly fee, per user, to access application software and your company data remotely over a network connection
Have access to the latest software at an affordable price
Have peace of mind that all the software used by your organisation is licensed and legal
Never have to install or upgrade your applications locally
Have secure access to these key applications and data via the web
Can still run some of your software locally if you choose
Reduce the complexity and cost of the hardware you use while benefiting from the latest, specialist hardware used by your ASP Partner

ASPs host a range of software applications and client data in secure, professionally managed data centres and clients pay a monthly fee, per user, to access it remotely over a network connection - from their business premises, homes, or when travelling away from the office.

Wireless tickles computer buyers' fancies

A worldwide study into computer purchasing patterns has shown that Wi-Fi is the most important technology for today's buyers.

The survey of over 9,000 computer users in 18 countries by IPOs MORI found that wireless connectivity is the most important consideration, beating enhanced processing power, portable connectivity and even the internet.

Finance and accounting software is widely used by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to save time and money by automating repetitive processes and simplifying financial reporting. However, as an increasing number of suppliers target smaller businesses, deciding which package to choose is becoming more complicated.

Over the years, software suppliers have been adding more innovative features to their finance packages, such as web interfaces and better integration with supply chain and other applications, and they have also altered products to make them more useable for non-accountants.

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